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NK TRANSPORTATION INC

  • 2089979
  • 9219 INDIANAPOLIS BLV SUITE C102
    HIGHLAND, IN 46322
  • 35
  • 35
  • 69

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending June 26, 2026

On-Road Performance
8.36 Not Public 0.71 8.62 0.17 Not Public 0.15
On-Road Performance Detail
19
9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
25.3
Combination Carrier
Not Public
69
10
21-100 relevant driver inspections
24
16
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
69
1
1 driver inspections with Controlled Substances/Alcohol Violations
Not Public
69
2
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 73

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers 2 0 1 Unsafe Driving
392.2LV Lane Restriction violation 2 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 4 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLML State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 3 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 3 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLUP State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway 1 0 1 Unsafe Driving
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. 3 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.24C2II Driver failed to manually add the trailer number 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.24C2III Driver failed to manually add shipping document number 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.3A2-HOSPDIT HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time 1 1 7 HOS Compliance
395.3A2HOSPRNC Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation 1 1 1 HOS Compliance
395.3A3HOSPRNP Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed 1 1 5 HOS Compliance
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status 1 1 7 HOS Compliance
395.8(f)(1) Driver’s record of duty status not current 1 0 5 HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLNP License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person 1 0 8 Driver Fitness
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection. 1 0 1 Driver Fitness
392.4A-DOSP Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. 1 1 10 Drugs/Alcohol
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LSLM Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed 2 2 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-ATIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS 2 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 3 3 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 2 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLIWR Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. 2 2 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination 1 1 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 69

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
6/19/2026 MTU668401312 MT P1212128 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/18/2026 UT25HD001611 UT P1350550 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.4A-DOSP Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. (OOS) 10 + 0 (OOS)  
6/12/2026 ME3998014689 ME P1350550 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/9/2026 DE1206001288 DE AH57954 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/2/2026 OH3258000788 OH RC37326 MI TRUCK TRACTOR   3
5/30/2026 TNI031R90166 TN 5477836 ME SEMI-TRAILER   3
5/29/2026 WI2667001188 WI P1350554 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
5/28/2026 TNI033AO0034 TN 87315 NV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
5/20/2026 IN7799006089 IN P1350555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a 1  
5/20/2026 IN8758004276 IN P1350555 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a 1  
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. 1  
5/19/2026 MIPATTM05469 MI P1350556 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
5/14/2026 GA1439001541 GA C804FG GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.9A-LRLIWR Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
5/6/2026 GA1332000970 GA 87315A NV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
4/28/2026 MIBACZM03051 MI RC53320 MI TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/17/2026 IL5012270091 IL 3936698 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
3/31/2026 LALARKS00960 LA 3750963 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
383.23A2-LCDLNP License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person 8  
3/27/2026 AR8320000380 AR 3821330 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.11B-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 3  
3/24/2026 AL2178000658 AL 3872738 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
3/23/2026 NC0006858364 NC 3750962 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 8  
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
3/23/2026 GA1360000552 GA 3741661 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
392.2-SLLML State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane 5  
3/20/2026 KYCV43203900 KY C228FF GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
3/19/2026 MIFALAS00589 MI 3693144 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.3A3HOSPRNP Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation 1  
395.3A2HOSPRNC Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
3/17/2026 AR8260000152 AR 3745445 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. 2  
393.75A3-ATIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS 8  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 4  
3/17/2026 GA2016000042 GA RC42848 MI TRUCK TRACTOR   3
3/13/2026 IL4179440244 IL 87315A NV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
3/12/2026 MOW164001470 MO 3936698 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
3/12/2026 IL4292830904 IL 3872739 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 8  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system 4  
395.8(f)(1) Drivers record of duty status not current 5  
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
3/10/2026 IN8285001942 IN 3872739 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.3A2-HOSPDIT HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
3/5/2026 NC0006853892 NC 3741661 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2LV Lane Restriction violation 3  
2/27/2026 OKN600001305 OK 3885940 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
2/26/2026 MN1768000837 MN 3936709 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
2/22/2026 IL5001080082 IL RC52232 MI TRUCK TRACTOR   3
2/17/2026 LALAPKS01601 LA 3885940 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers 1  
2/15/2026 NC0006847715 NC 3872739 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
2/3/2026 CANEKW004384 CA 3885941 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
2/2/2026 AZ4308002221 AZ 3885941 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1  
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
1/27/2026 TNI033B00063 TN C254EY GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
1/27/2026 GA1445001228 GA C457FF GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
1/25/2026 IA000P142LP2 IA NONE IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
1/23/2026 OH3255001117 OH 3693144 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.11A1-LSLM Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. 6  
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
1/17/2026 AR7540001030 AR 3885940 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
12/28/2025 NC0006833224 NC 3741661 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2LV Lane Restriction violation 3  
12/26/2025 MS5018013997 MS TEMP GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/23/2025 MS1008012017 MS C254EY GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
12/9/2025 TNI01RB40080 TN 3750963 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
11/12/2025 KS0303000062 KS 3693144 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/31/2025 MOW137001996 MO 3885942 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com 1  
10/31/2025 WYPJEO000456 WY 3745742 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/31/2025 TXV252080659 TX RC52232 MI TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1  
395.24C2III Driver failed to manually add shipping document number 1  
395.24C2II Driver failed to manually add the trailer number 1  
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 4  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
10/22/2025 MD0235C00541 MD P1313135 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
10/20/2025 KYS163000267 KY 1313135 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/13/2025 NM4396P7YFJC NM P1313135 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/11/2025 AL2090000507 AL 3610149 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
393.75A3-ATIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS 8  
10/8/2025 WVPSC1501377 WV 3823702 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/25/2025 AR5180000469 AR 3744343 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/16/2025 SC0340002295 SC 3741728 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
9/2/2025 IN5417009816 IN 3740118 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
8/15/2025 MOW143000941 MO 3750962 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/25/2025 KYS190001793 KY 3744343 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/20/2025 TNI01R101304 TN 3745445 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
3/25/2025 WVPSC1420627 WV 3582300 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
3/12/2025 VA7433000899 VA 3745445 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers 1  
392.2-SLLUP State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway 1  
1/17/2025 GA1423000852 GA 3471566 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone 10  
1/2/2025 NDHP75000040 ND 3471566 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLML State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane 5  
395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner 1  
12/12/2024 VA7620000371 VA 3681364 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/5/2024 IL4039000591 IL 3471566 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/26/2024 VA3857000013 VA 3471566 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a 1  
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
7/16/2024 IN9512006727 IN 3505392 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/30/2024 SD5530001788 SD 3646683 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 3

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
1/11/2026 WV0202600501 WV N/A IN 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
9/9/2025 SC0025279774 SC 3693139 IN 0 1 Yes No 2 2 4
1/17/2025 NC0107995921 NC 3681364 IN 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

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